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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 706.08 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 706.08 and 325.02 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 706.08 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/706.08 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 706.08 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 229,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,486.59/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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